Japan, Australia strengthen defence cooperation
The two governments announced Tuesday that Japan and Australia will jointly develop new warships. This is expected to invigorate Japan’s defence industry.
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Japan’s ghost story boom triggered by social conditions
Live performances by popular ghost storytellers attract large crowds, and paperbacks featuring ghost stories are regularly published.
Australia chooses Japan to help develop new warship, setting stage for stronger defence ties
It will be Japan’s second time to export fully assembled defense hardware, after it provided an air defense radar system to the Philippines.
Japan’s Mazda forecasts nearly $1 billion profit hit from U.S. tariffs
To soften the blow of the tariffs, the company said it is taking measures including changing shipping routes, increasing output at its plant in the U.S. state of Alabama and…
Japan’s minimum wage to exceed ¥1,000 nationwide for 1st time
If the guideline is adopted by the labor councils in each prefecture as planned, the national average minimum wage will rise from the current ¥1,055 to ¥1,118 and all…
Japan to hold justice minister meeting with Central Asian nations next year with aim of upholding rule of law
As China and Russia are increasing their influence in the region, the government aims to uphold values such as the rule of law and respect for basic human rights.
Japan’s defence ministry plans to develop laser beam systems to intercept UAVs, deploy on self-defence force ships
Antiaircraft missiles cost hundreds of millions of yen each and are too expensive to be used to intercept UAVs, which can be manufactured at significantly lower costs, a senior…
Japan PM Ishiba states negative view on issuing written Japan-US agreement on tariffs
While having a negative stance on a written agreement, PM Ishiba stressed his willingness to devote himself to lowering tariffs on automobiles, which were not mentioned in an…
Thailand’s foreign tourist numbers fall 6% as regional competition intensifies
The drop is attributed to intensified competition from regional rivals, particularly China, Japan, and Vietnam, which are heavily promoting their own tourism sectors.
Japan, Ukraine make joint statement on further promoting economic ties
Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will help Japanese companies do business in collaboration with Ukrainian companies to support the war-torn country’s reconstruction.